Public Service Intern

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Deadline to Apply: Monday, May 4, 2026

Position Information:
The Public Service Intern receives training and develops knowledge of an assigned area in order to conduct research and complete assignments within a County Department; and performs related work as required.

Vector-Borne Disease Program Location and dates:

Job location includes Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County
Positions are seasonal (6 months) 40 hours/weekly June through August, 20 hours/weekly April, May, and September, 7 am to 4 pm
Flexible schedules around class work and study requirements
Ideal applicants should be enrolled in biological, agricultural, natural sciences, or public health related course work

Regular duties consist of:

Applying control products for mosquito and flea control
Sampling wetlands, ditches, storm drains and other areas for mosquito larvae
Setting traps to monitor mosquito populations
Mapping areas for helicopter and drone applications
With training be able to ID mosquitoes to species level and submit to state lab for virus testing

Minimum Qualifications:
Enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree is required, OR enrollment in a recognized master’s degree program. Course work, prior or current, must include a minimum of 3 units pertinent to the operations of the hiring department.

License Or Certificate

Depending on area of assignment, a valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment.

Desirable candidates will be able to:

Safely operate a motor vehicle and have a valid driver’s license
Safely apply control products, perform calculations, and maintain application records
Ability to work alternative schedules including early mornings and evenings if required
Be able to operate, with training, pesticide equipment including trunk mounted mosquito foggers, GIS devices, ATVs and other application equipment
Walk considerable distances regularly
Lift 50 lbs.

For more information and to apply online, please visit the Washoe County Job Opportunities Page: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washoecounty